manual

Pronunciation: /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a small handbook
  2. noun (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
  3. adjective of or relating to the hands

Etymology

From Middle English manuel, from Old French manuel, from Late Latin manuāle (“handbook, manual”).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
handbook
Narrower (hyponyms)
grimoire, consuetudinary, reference manual, instruction manual, sex manual

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